Name/Title
The Peruvian four-selvaged cloth : ancient threads/new directionsEntry/Object ID
F3429.3.T3.P49 2013Description
"In this beautifully illustrated book, textile expert Elena Phipps examines the ancient Peruvian process of weaving textiles with four finished selvages, or edges. Without cutting a thread, master Peruvian weavers wove each textile to the specifications of its intended use, whether a child's garment, royal mantle, or ritual cloth. This weaving technique required the highest level of skill and forethought and reflects a high cultural value placed on maintaining the integrity of cloth--not only its design and function but also the very way in which it was constructed. The resultant textiles have long been admired for their mastery of color, technique, and design. While exploring the origins and development of this approach to weaving, Phipps also examines its influence on three contemporary artists--Sheila Hicks, James Bassler, and John Cohen--all of whom have considered ancient Peruvian weaving processes in their own work."Lexicon
Search Terms
indigenous textile fabrics--peru, fiberwork--history--20th century, weaving--peruBook Details
Author
Elena Phipps, Fowler Museum at UCLAVolume/Number/Issue
No. 12Publisher
Fowler Museum at UCLADate Published
2013ISBN
9780984755059, 0984755055LCCN
2013021241Notes
Length: 96